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Shortly before midnight lines of cars snake their way to the border crossing. An estimated 80,000 thirsty refugees crossed in one night.

But they’re not fleeing a war zone or a humanitarian disaster - they’re just looking for a good time. And in Saudi Arabia, this is easier said than done. Celebrating the New Year is banned in the abstinent kingdom, and a drunken night in can lead to one hell of a legal hangover.

Extra border guards and immigration officials were called out to deal with the border-hopping hooch hounds.